snatch from

Frequency: 7.03.2 per million words

to take something quickly and suddenly from a person or place.

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Examples (10)

  • She almost snatched the letter from my hand.
  • Thieves often snatch phones from unsuspecting tourists.
  • The team hopes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
  • The child's toy was snatched from his grasp.
  • He was trying to snatch the bag from her shoulder.
  • They have snatched several valuable items from the museum.
  • You shouldn't snatch things from other people without asking.
  • The eagle snatched a fish from the river.
  • With a swift movement, she snatched the document from the table.
  • I had to snatch my wallet from his reach before he took it.